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Notably, the Cardinals sold off several big-time bullpen players last season, such as Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton, and Steven Matz, leaving them short of late-game shooting options—especially left-handed. Fans and analysts believe Bruihl’s arrival could partially fill that void, particularly given rumors that JoJo Romero might also leave the team.

If Romero does leave, adding a left-handed like Bruihl would be a timely effort to prepare for the unpredictable tactical scenarios of the 162 regular season games and potential playoffs.

Bruihl has had a rather inconsistent offseason. He was initially DFA-ed by the Toronto Blue Jays after being contracted, then given to the Guardians on December 17th, only to be DFA-ed again just three days later. Ultimately, the Cardinals acquired Bruihl on a cash trade, creating a lightning-fast trade cycle in recent weeks.

Some fans and observers believe this process is a clear reflection of the modern MLB market—where teams actively rotate their rosters to optimize costs, DAC (depth at cost), and bullpen rotation over the long season.

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